Robert Griffin III makes NCAA Football cover

Baylor star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has been announced as the cover athlete for EA Sports’ NCAA Football 2013.

The game is set to hit the shelves on July 10.

Also, beginning on March 12, fans can log on to the NCAA Football facebook page and vote for one of eight Heisman Trophy winners to join Griffin III on the cover.

The candidates include: Former Houston quarterback Andre Ware, former Southern California running back Marcus Allen, former Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie, former Ohio State running back Eddie George, former Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard, former Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders, former Georgia running back Herschel Walker and former Florida State quarterback Charlie Ward.

Griffin’s selection was an easy one. He has a sterling off-the-field reputation and is scrambling style of play is one video game players love.